Fettuccine Alfredo
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
cheese
1 pound fresh fettuccine
nutmeg
black pepper
salt, garlic powder to taste
Melt
the butter over low heat in a large skillet.
Bring
the cream to room temperature ( this can be
done easily in a microwave oven ).
Cook
the pasta al dente and quickly drain it, leaving
it slightly wet. Immediately put the drained pasta
into the frying pan with the butter and toss all around
to coat the pasta well. Add the cream and grated
cheese and gently toss again. Add the nutmg and
pepper and serve immediately. Pass additional
parmesan cheese at the table.
Serves
6 - 8.
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